The post whore thread.

[BuffCyclist]

Couple simple questions and possibly a couple programs. I will hit you up via pm later tonight or tomorrow. Just in the beginning stages right now so nothing immediate. Thanks bro!

In that case, I'm probably not your guy. The way we write the code is to build the parts/assemblies in NX8.5 (like Solidworks only more powerful). Then we have to go into manufacturing mode, create the tooling we need/want to use, perform speeds/feeds for all tooling, perform cutting paths for the tooling, then run the final manufactured model through Vericut to ensure we don't have any collisions with part walls, vise, etc. Then, we have to get a post-processor for the specific CNC we will be using and run it through that. At that point, we get gcode and have only barely skimmed the surface of what the code actually means.

[OtterbatHellcat]

We got some smart ho's here.

[Mazin]

Nvm

[mcjhr]

Yo yo Brothaho OBC!

MC.....acts like it but it's actually a member here.

Well, that sucks.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Bummer on that Mazin...good on you and your high road though.

[Mazin]

In that case, I'm probably not your guy. The way we write the code is to build the parts/assemblies in NX8.5 (like Solidworks only more powerful). Then we have to go into manufacturing mode, create the tooling we need/want to use, perform speeds/feeds for all tooling, perform cutting paths for the tooling, then run the final manufactured model through Vericut to ensure we don't have any collisions with part walls, vise, etc. Then, we have to get a post-processor for the specific CNC we will be using and run it through that. At that point, we get gcode and have only barely skimmed the surface of what the code actually means.

Then thanks for the offer! I'm looking to start manufacturing a few parts I have designed and a few other things. Is there a program out there that will translate cadd into machine code? I'm green when it comes to CNC but learning.

[mcjhr]

I'm hoping to clean my tarnished record today.....at least a bit. I don't have a problem with negative feedba k as long as it isn't personal and nasty. I mean we are all adults here........

[BuffCyclist]

Then thanks for the offer! I'm looking to start manufacturing a few parts I have designed and a few other things. Is there a program out there that will translate cadd into machine code? I'm green when it comes to CNC but learning.

Talk to your machinist, they may be able to feed their CNC a variety of code. I have saved Solidworks parts as parasolids and the machinist sent it straight to the machine (or they were able to convert it from parasolid to gcode). There are definitely methods around writing gcode, I'm pretty sure no one does that anymore.

On the flip side, does the machinist HAVE to have the gcode, or are they capable of reading shop drawings and machining parts that way on the CNC?

[mcjhr]

I'm in the mood for flapjacks, A scrambie and 2 slices of pork belly.

[OtterbatHellcat]

MC, I'm gonna start making my breakfasts for the week pretty soon. Hash browns, Adam and Eve, and little sausage patties. Mix in some green chilis and onion and stuff with the eggs/southwest beaters.

Shit's pretty good.

I'll make the lunches later today, frozen shit in a bag that gets doctored up a bit.